The Imatrankoski development plan 2024 - 2040 was presented to the public

A new sustainable development plan has been created for the central area of ​​Imatra, through which vitality will be restored step by step.

The aim of the plan is to find out what means, services, investments and structural changes can be used to renew the central area of ​​Imatra. The plan has been drawn up in cooperation with Ramboll.

The plan can be found in the attachments of this announcement with background information.

What kind of thoughts does Imatrankoski's plan evoke?

Executive director of Elävät Kaupunkikeskustat ry Pokko Lemminkäinen knows the overall state of the country's urban centers and the position of Imatra among others.

- Along with the plans, everyone must always carry the economy with roots: "Money makes the World go around". You won't be born with empty wind hats. For every city, the center is definitely the most important image factor. That says it all. about the city and its future and future prospects, says Lemminkäinen.

City engineer Erik Forstén is satisfied with the active participation of the townspeople in the topic.

- I think the actual plan is currently being formed here. It has been wonderful to notice how actively and passionately the subject is participated. The mind is open and enthusiastic. We have an excellent opportunity to gain experience from this work and learn to do other things as well, he says.

How to proceed from here?

- Implementation possibilities largely culminate in will and resources: both should be found on a large scale and over a long period of time. It is good that the measures are outlined comprehensively already at this stage. We will certainly find things that can be implemented soon, but we will also certainly have something to aim for at the end of the entire target period, states Forstén.

The work will take into account the results of the Kulmille idea competition, surveys and already held workshops.

- The first phase of the three-phase Elävä Imatrankoski project is now complete. Next, the activation of the operators and more detailed planning of the measures will start, says the project's project manager Tuija Valkeapää.

There will be industry-specific company group meetings as well as regular joint meetings where daily activities are activated.

The overall plan is prepared for decision-making, and at the same time, the start of work on top projects is outlined.

- The draft temporary use plan prepared for the Napinkulma area, which is one of the top projects, will go to the comment round, Valkeapää continues.

For more information:

project manager Tuija Valkeapää, city of Imatra, tuija. white hairimatra.fi (tuija[dot]valkeapaa[at]imatra[dot]fi), tel. 020 617 1147

city ​​engineer Erik Forstén, city of Imatra, erik.forstenimatra.fi (erik[dot]forsten[at]imatra[dot]fi), tel. 020 617 1050

executive director Pokko Lemminkäinen, Elävät Kaupunkikeskustat ry, tel. 040 5553462

Edited on January 18.1.2024, 16 at 15.: Added the plan and related background information as an attachment.